<p> The Hobbit – Chapter 11 Questions 1. Why is it easier for the men of Lake-Town to believe in the dragon and more difficult for them to believe in Thorin and company in the middle of the wild? 2. Why did the men of the town refuse to stay overnight where the dwarves disembarked? 3. Describe their surroundings as the adventurers moved nearer to the Mountain. 4. Which dwarf informs Bilbo that he was in the Dale the day the Dragon attacked? 5. Describe in detail what Bilbo and his companions saw on their scouting expedition? 6. Explain how Bilbo begins to take a leadership role in their quest. 7. How does Bilbo finally unlock the riddle and the secret door? </p><p>The Hobbit – Chapter 12 Questions</p><p>1. How did the dwarves respond when Bilbo asked for volunteers to accompany him into the Mountain? 2. What took away Bilbo's breath? 3. Describe the dragon. 4. What did Bilbo carry back to the dwarves? 5. How do we know that Smaug kept close tabs on his treasure? 6. What analogy does the author use when describing the dragon's rage? 7. What indication is there that Bilbo is turning into a real leader? 8. What can no dragon resist? 9. What was Bilbo pleased to see when he tricked the dragon into displaying his underside? Why do you think he’s pleased? 10.Why does Bilbo regret his comment about the Barrel-rider to Smaug? 11.Why does Bilbo throw a stone at the thrush? 12.How did the band of adventurers become trapped in the Mountain? The Hobbit – Chapter 11 Questions 1. Why is it easier for the men of Lake-Town to believe in the dragon and more difficult for them to believe in Thorin and company in the middle of the wild? 2. Why did the men of the town refuse to stay overnight where the dwarves disembarked? 3. Describe their surroundings as the adventurers moved nearer to the Mountain. 4. Which dwarf informs Bilbo that he was in the Dale the day the Dragon attacked? 5. Describe in detail what Bilbo and his companions saw on their scouting expedition? 6. Explain how Bilbo begins to take a leadership role in their quest. 7. How does Bilbo finally unlock the riddle and the secret door? </p><p>The Hobbit – Chapter 12 Questions</p><p>1. How did the dwarves respond when Bilbo asked for volunteers to accompany him into the Mountain? 2. What took away Bilbo's breath? 3. Describe the dragon. 4. What did Bilbo carry back to the dwarves? 5. How do we know that Smaug kept close tabs on his treasure? 6. What analogy does the author use when describing the dragon's rage? 7. What indication is there that Bilbo is turning into a real leader? 8. What can no dragon resist? 9. What was Bilbo pleased to see when he tricked the dragon into displaying his underside? Why do you think he’s pleased? 10.Why does Bilbo regret his comment about the Barrel-rider to Smaug? 11.Why does Bilbo throw a stone at the thrush? 12.How did the band of adventurers become trapped in the Mountain?</p>